Conventional fountains are all very properly and good, however … they’ve a manner of all the time staying in the identical place, in the identical configuration. Arivia is out to vary that, with fleets of synchronized illuminated aquatic drones that shoot out water whereas taking part in music.
Designed and manufactured by Japanese firm Spaceone Fukushima, Arivia is the latest recipient of an Innovation Award within the Drones class at CES 2026.
Every drone incorporates a spherical above-surface part, a cylindrical underwater part, and a disc-shaped floatation ring within the center. The entire shebang strikes throughout the water’s floor in any route through 4 underwater thrusters.
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Contained throughout the drone’s physique are electronics reminiscent of a fountain pump with a moveable nozzle, RGB LEDs, an audio playback unit, a GPS navigation system, a digicam, and a Wi-Fi communications module.
Using this setup, fleets of a number of drones can reportedly synchronize their actions throughout our bodies of water reminiscent of harbors, lakes or swimming pools, autonomously performing preprogrammed water, mild and music reveals as they achieve this. Particular person drones can be manually remotely managed if wanted.
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As an added bonus, since they’re already within the water anyhow, the drones can collect water information reminiscent of temperature, turbidity and oxygen ranges through onboard environmental sensors.
There’s presently no phrase on while you would possibly really see Arivia drone fleets making appearances wherever close to you. For now, although, you’ll be able to verify them out within the following animated video.
ARIVIA: The Way forward for Water Leisure | Official Showcase
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